This got me thinking, "what is the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem?" It's easy to make suggestions, what's hard is the implementation and the cost of implementation. So what is the the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem and the most cost effective solution?

Punitive Fines
First of all, any implementation will definitely cost money, a lot of money. The cause of the traffic mess is the people themselves so it's only right that those causing the traffic problem should be fined and the fine should hurt. That way, the fines will pay for the cost of enforcing the law.
The fines should start at P500 and goes up every week if you don't pay it within 15 days. To enforce this and prevent people from ignoring the fine. It will be tied to their driver's license or car registration. They cannot renew their d…

Samboy "The Skywalker" Lim was considered the Michael Jordan of the PBA for his hang time.

The best memory I had of Samboy Lim was when I was in school and was eating at Jollibee with my friend and he walked in with and sat behind us. And man, did he eat a lot. We ordered one champ and drink, he had like 6 Jollibee burger steak and drinks. Too bad I got too shy to ask for an autograph.

As a 19 year-old student, she became the first Filipina to win the Best Speaker award in the International Public Speaking Competition - an annual contest sponsored by the English-Speaking Union held in London. Her speech entitled Blonde and Blue Eyes, for the theme Borderless World, bested 59 contestants from 37 countries.

I just read this story from the Inquirer about the cheating in the 2004 election. It's interesting, but not surprising.

A police officer and his “boys” have come forward saying they stole original election returns (ERs) then kept at the Batasang Pambansa building and replaced these with fake ones to make sure Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo would still emerge the winner of the 2004 presidential election in the event of a recount.

Senior Supt. Rafael Santiago, now assigned at the Philippine National Police Directorate for Operations in Camp Crame, presented to the Inquirer envelopes bearing the seal of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and containing what he said were original ERs from various areas in Mindanao.

Prior to his appointment in Camp Crame, Santiago was relieved as police director of Zambales province.

At a meeting on Tuesday evening attended by Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Inquirer editors and reporters, Santiago described their coming out as “providential.”

Oldies weekend! Starting today and every weekend, I'm going to post old songs I used to listen to when I was young. I got the idea of doing this when I remembered that every weekend, I listen to RJ radio and they play all old song. But I'm only going to share old OPM (Original Pilipino Music) songs.

Here's probably the most memorable for me. Anak by Freddie Aguilar. My Dad used to play this all the time when I was young.

I came upon these videos on Youtube. I remember watching them in the 1990's. I believe those were the best times in the NBA with marquee players like Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Dominique Wilkins.

No flash, no big ego, no big paychecks. Just pure love of the game and team rivalry. It was also the time when players acted maturely on and off the court. They don't go out and specifically market themselves for money. It's not that way anymore. Players now worry more about their rep than actually working to win a championship.

These guys are an inspiration to watch and you want to be like them when you play.

When I was in school, we were taught that Sipa is the national sports of the Philippines. We used to play that a lot during recess and after school hitting a metal washer with thick strands of threads.

Here's a video how we used to play it.

The actual national sport consist of two or four players on each side of a net kicking a rattan ball. It's also called Sepak Takraw in other parts of Southeast Asia.

Here's what it looks like.

This is what the ball looks like.

It's unfortunate that the Philippine sports authorities have never really embraced this sports preferring to promote basketball and pretty much only basketball. There are a lot of sports Filipinos can excel in but they can't because of lack of funding and promotion.

In 2007, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero Tuesday urged the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to consider the revival of the Philippine National Games (PNG). But I don't think anything came out of it.

A young, good-looking representative from Laguna sponsored a bill recommending Filipino language be used in all levels of accounting firms and banking institutions. The solon claimed it will provide a better understanding of the business transactions for those who are inexperienced and non-English speaking citizens.

The bill received unanimous approval from the House and was presented to the President for signature to become the law of the land. But in spite of the overwhelming pressure from the members of Congress, President Gloria Arroyo vetoed the bill.

Why? She found out that when the English "business" words are translated in Tagalog, they sound very malicious and are "nakaka-hiya at nakaka-kilabot!"

The Cassowary is a large, flightless bird native to Australia. The adult cassowary can grow between 5 to 6 feet tall, weighs about 100 pounds and has sharp claws and helmet-like crest on their heads. It can run over 30 mph.

In short, this bird can kill you and the San Diego Zoo calls it the most dangerous bird in the world. Their claws are capable of causing serious injuries, if not death.

Casey Putsch the man behind Putsch Racing, an outfit that restores, designs and appraises all manner of items automotive decided he wanted to have his own Batmobile.

He wasn't going to settle with just any Batmobile, he decided to build a turbine powered Batmobile.

Under the long hood of Putsch's Batmobile sits a Boeing turboshaft engine plucked from a naval drone helicopter. The power output is rated at 385 horses, which is good for a vehicle that weighs around 2,800 pounds.

I don't really watch Tour de France but this has to be one of the craziest accidents. Watch one of the riders as he falls into the barb wire fence.

Johnny Hoogerland got tangled into a barb wire fence and his pants were completely torn off. He continued on riding with blood dripping and his leg lacerated. He crossed the line 17 minutes after the stage winner.

Nothing beats the beaches in the Philippines. The warm weather and just the right temperature of the waters. Amazing sunsets and beautiful palm trees. And that's just in Subic. You should see the beaches in Cebu and the others south of Luzon.

The Philippines is truly blessed with beautiful nature. I just hope the people will preserve and maintain it.

The mayor of Davao City Sara Duterte had ordered the demolition of a slum area in the city to be delayed amid clashes between residents and police.

When she discovered this order was being disobeyed, she decided to lash out at a court official and sheriff who happened to be at hand. She repeatedly punched the Sheriff of the Davao Regional Trial Court, Abe Andres during the demolition.

I guess this makes her really popular with her constituents. But what about the Sheriff who's just doing his job? Poor guy, he can't win. He gets punched in the face, but he can't retaliate because she's a woman and she's the mayor. Whatever he does, he loses. Look at the guys holding the Sheriff, he can't even fight back.

No win situation for Abe Andres. He's the bad guy because he's the one supervising the demolition. If he files a complaint in court, he'll lose anyway because you can never win against the mayor. Meanwhile, Mayor Sara Duterte comes out the hero for t…